118th Congress Health
H.R. 5541: TREAT Act
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Summary
This bill temporarily authorizes the interstate provision of mental health telehealth services during a declared national emergency.
Specifically, subject to scope of practice and other requirements, a health care professional may provide mental health services via telehealth in any U.S. jurisdiction based on that individual's authorization to practice in any one state or territory.
The bill also provides certain related powers to health care professional regulatory bodies, such as medical boards. Specifically, a regulatory body may investigate and take disciplinary actions against a professional who provides services pursuant to this bill to a patient in that body's jurisdiction.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Debbie Dingell D-MIOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Robert Latta SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Robert Latta.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.